U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

U.S. commanders are concerned about moving precision weapons from Asia-Pacific to the Middle East due to the Yemen bombing campaign, affecting readiness in the Pacific with high operating tempo. Pentagon officials stress the need to strengthen forces in Asia to deter China, but struggle to balance resources amid the costly Yemen campaign and potential Iran conflict, risking operational problems in the event of an Asian conflict. Military stockpiles are depleted, and concerns arise about munition availability for Pacific war plans, despite efforts to maintain a ready force in the Indo-Pacific region.

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